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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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